The average bus between Bristol and Forfar takes 17h 27m and the fastest bus takes 14h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Forfar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bristol and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Forfar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Forfar station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Bristol and Forfar is 577.3 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to The Cross via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 11h 14m.